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Louis Vuitton Takes it to the Next Level

Louis Vuitton Takes it to the Next Level

I love the look of the flagship LV store on the corner of 5th Avenue and 59th Street, the white checker glass facade is amazing. Its even better this week...
2663 Urban Tumbleweeds at Burning Man

2663 Urban Tumbleweeds at Burning Man

We're preparing for our art installation “2663 Urban Tumbleweeds” at the Burning Man Festival this summer. Please help us gather 2663 plastic bags by July 15th! (more…)
Get a Grip

Get a Grip

My parents have just returned from a trip to Barcelona and found this great bag they thought we'd like. Like it? More like love it. The strings of the handles...
New Rule: Boycott Menu Pushers

New Rule: Boycott Menu Pushers

I hate businesses that hire people to dump menus, flyers, business cards, etc. on my front stoop. If I had more time I'd follow that person, silently pick up every...
Pop Art on the Roof

Pop Art on the Roof

One of the things I love about summer in NYC, is hanging out at a rooftop garden or bar and enjoying the view. My favorite “local” rooftop is the Iris...
Redeeming Qualities

Redeeming Qualities

We love to hate plastic water bottles. They have become a beacon of unnecessary packaging and consumption. Though water bottles are recyclable, they are more likely than their carbonated counterparts...
ChikaLicious

ChikaLicious

After going there a couple of times, disappointed by the long wait, my friends and I finally got in to ChikaLicious. If you love food and design, here is your...
P(last)icasso

P(last)icasso

My parents, just back from a trip to Europe, sent an email with this character attached along with their commentary:On our stroll down La Rambla (one of the BEST walks...
London is Calling

London is Calling

This is a post about two things. The Telectroscope that you must rush to see before it is gone on June 15th and the new design movement called Steampunk that...
Art instead of Ads

Art instead of Ads

Reading the news online can be very annoying. There are so many ads, pop-up windows and banners on the screen that you can hardly focus on the copy. So why...